Walks in the Valais – Switzerland - Europe
Walking in the Valais - Switzerland
120 walks and treks by Kev Reynolds
120 routes take walkers through the Swiss Valais in the Pennine Alps, with peaks of the Matterhorn, Dent Blanche and Monte Rosa as the backdrop. Covers Bettmeralp, Lötschental, Saastal, Mattertal, Turtmanntal, Val d'Annivers, Val d'Hérens, Val de Nendaz, Val de Bagnes, Val d'Entremont, Val Ferret, Vallée de Trient. More...
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Seasons
June to September should be mainly clear of snow, and most of the mountain huts will be open.Centres
Good centres are Bettmeralp, Kippel, Saas Grund, Almagel and Saas Fee, St Nicklaus, Zermatt, Read More... Gruben-Meiden, Zinal, Grimentz, Evolene, Arolla, Haute Nendaz and Siviez, Verbier, Trient and Champex are all good bases within the Valais region.Difficulty
Routes of all levels of difficulty, from short easy valley strolls to demanding and exhillarating Read More... mountain traverses.Must See
Traditional wooden houses and barns of the Val d’Hérens, the soaring peaks of the Matterhorn and Read More... Dent Blanche, secluded glens in the Saastal, Swiss mountain huts, cheese and chocolate!Preface to the Third Edition
Mountain Safety
INTRODUCTION
The Valais Region
The Valleys
Getting There
Transport Within the Valais
Accommodation
Weather
Notes for Walkers
Safety Check-List
Suggested Equipment List
Recommended Maps
Using the Guide
Grading of Walks
Information at a Glance
Bettmeralp – Routes 1–3
Bettmeralp, Riederalp, Fiesch
The Lötschental – Routes 4–11
Kippel, Wiler, Blatten
The Saastal – Routes 12–31
Saas Grund, Saas Almagell, Saas Fee
The Mattertal – Routes 32–59
St Niklaus, Grächen, Randa, Täsch, Zermatt
The Turtmanntal – Routes 60–62
Gruben-Meiden
Val d’Anniviers – Routes 63–81
Zinal, Grimentz
Val d’Hérens – Routes 82–95
Evolène, Les Haudères, Arolla
Val de Nendaz – Routes 96–97
Haute Nendaz, Siviez
Val de Bagnes – Routes 98–101
Sembrancher, Verbier, Le Châble, Fionnay
Val Ferret – Routes 102–109
Champex, Orsières, La Fouly
Vallé du Trient – Routes 110–112
Trient
Multi-Day Tours – Routes 113–120
APPENDIX A: Useful Addresses
APPENDIX B: Bibliography
APPENDIX C: Glossary
APPENDIX D: Route Index













